This work experience course is up to four weeks in length, and allows students to build upon prior skill development and essential workplace competencies.
This course is part of the Career Awareness program.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Attendance and punctuality
- Work schedules
- Workplace rules and regulations
- WorkSafe BC principals and site safety orientation
- Effective communication skills
- Asking for assistance
- Strategies for success in skill acquisition (ie. taking notes, using a checklist, asking for demonstration of instructions)
- Industry standards and production expectations
- Strengths and interests
- Taking the initiative
- Following instructions
- Accepting feedback
- Working with limited direct supervision
- Interview skills
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.